China has proposed stricter requirements for automotive technologies. The restrictions could cover zero-gravity seats, foldable and flexible displays, and light messages projected onto the road. The initiative has been put out for public consultation, according to infohub.kz.
Seats only when parked. The draft calls for additional testing of seats with a large recline angle, swivel seats, and structures that fold out into a bed. The tests should assess the risk of entrapment, safety in a crash, and the reliability of the mechanisms. In addition, automakers are being asked to limit the use of movable seat functions and to prevent them from operating while the vehicle is in motion.
Screens under control. The draft covers central multimedia displays, large-area screens, and complex projection systems on the windshield. Manufacturers would have to assess how much such devices distract the driver, as well as test their reliability in extreme conditions and their safety in a collision. Foldable and flexible displays are to be banned outright.
Headlights not for messages. Another section addresses exterior lighting devices, including systems that allow text and images to be projected using headlights and lamps. Under the draft, automakers must control the content of such messages and assess their impact on the safety of other road users.
Hidden handles also in question. The authorities have also returned to the issue of fully hidden door handles. For designs with unusual styling, they propose providing mechanical backup mechanisms, sufficient space to grip with a hand, and confirming reliable operation in extreme conditions.
Thus, the draft covers several solutions used by modern cars at once. However, for now these are only proposals put out for public consultation.
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